Happy Victoria Day to our neighbors in Canada! Not to be confused with Canada Day, (celebrated annually on July 1st), Victoria Day is now always celebrated on the first Monday after May 24th. It's also known as National Patriots Day in Canada. In 2023, Victoria Day is Monday, May 29th. May 24th
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05/28/2023
Remember the Fallen and Their Families on Memorial Day, Mon., May 29, 2023 Memorial Day on Monday, May 28, 2018 is a holiday to remember and recognize those who served and died to preserve America's freedom and the pursuit of freedom in other countries. While Veterans Day honors both past and pr
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05/27/2023
While I enjoy flowers, I did not inherit my late mother's green thumb. Instead I seem to have what I jokingly refer to as a brown thumb. As in, "If you need a plant killed off, just send it my way." It's not quite that bad, but somehow I just don't have that knack for getting flowers to bloom.How
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05/26/2023
Love trivia? Here are 11 interesting anniversaries from May 27. 1927 – The Ford Motor Company ceases manufacture of the Ford Model T and begins to retool plants to make the Ford Model A.1930 – The 1,046 feet (319 m) Chrysler Building in New York City, the tallest man-made structure at the time,
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05/26/2023
Did you know the average positive impact of a house sale on the U.S. economy is $120,500, according to National Association of REALTORS research? In 18 states, that amount is $125,000 or more. In California, Hawaii, Massachusetts and the District of Columbia, the amount is over $200,000.It's ofte
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05/26/2023
Love trivia? Here are 14 facts about Dred Scott, Dracula, Dow Jones and more from May 26. 1783 – A Great Jubilee Day held at North Stratford, Connecticut, celebrated the end of fighting in the American Revolution. 1857 – Slave Dred Scott is emancipated by the Blow family, his original owners. 18
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05/26/2023
Memorial Day is an important holiday and a solemn occasion to display the American flag as a gesture of thanks and respect to those in the military who gave their lives for the freedom U.S. citizens enjoy today.I first learned about the United States Flag Code as a girl scout in Willow Glen, part
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05/26/2023
Did you know May 25 is a three-way geekiest? First, it is "Towel Day" for fans of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" trilogy by Douglas Adams.Second, it's the "Glorious 25th of May" for fans of Terry Pratchett's "Discworld". Third, while most folks celebrate May 4th as Star Wars Day (as is "M
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05/24/2023
Who else enjoys finding treasure? That's what a scavenger hunt feels like-a group of friends searching together for random items in the hopes of winning a prize at the end. As May 24 is National Scavenger Hunt Day, here's a Scavenger Hunt for Real Estate Agents and Lenders with Places to search
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05/24/2023
Just in time for World Turtle and Tortoise Day (May 23), San Jose's Happy Hollow Park and Zoo offers its free senior safari on Thursday, May 25, 2023 from 9 am to 10 am. At Senior Safari, visitors age 50 and up are invited to take over San Jose’s iconic Happy Hollow Park & Zoo and feel like a ki
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05/23/2023
